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Adult Events and Programs

Registration opens one month before event or program

Prizes and rewards for finishing the Summer Reading Program can be picked up until Saturday, August 23.

Repeating Events

Adult Repeating
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Books & Brews

One Thursday a month at 5:30pm | 21+

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Stop by Stick City Brewing Company to discuss the monthly book!

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​August 21: Orbital by Samantha Harvey

September 18: Love, Lucy by Lucille Ball

October 16: Sunflowers: S Novel of Vincent Van Gogh by Sheramy Bundrick

November 20: The Traveling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa (author) and Philip Gabriel (translator).

Image by Madeline Liu

Board Game Club

Every second Saturday of the month at 10am | Ages vary by game.

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Learn to play a new game every month! Fun for the whole family!

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Ruff Writers Take-and-Make Craft & More

Once a month | Multigenerational

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Pick up some craft resources and stories for multigenerational family time. This brown bag program provides craft materials, instructions, and a recommended picture book story to open conversations and share positive life stories across different generations of family and friends.

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Project Pumpkin

Monday, October 13 to Saturday, October 18 | All ages

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It's time for a pumpkin decorating contest with Character! Pick you favorite literary character and decorate a pumpkin to represent them. Winners will be announced Monday, October 27, with the deadline of Monday, November 3 to retrieve your pumpkin. Either stop by the library to pick up an entry form, or print out the PDF version linked below!

One-Time Programs

Adult One-Time
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Mats with Cats

Saturday, August 30 at 10:30am | 16+

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Join us for a gentle yoga session for adults, surrounded by adorable adoptable kitties! The cats, brought in by Conquer the Colony, will be there to keep you company as you unwind. The session is led by Ginger Solomon, who began teaching yoga for Animal Friends and now can be found at Yoga on Mars. Cash donations to help Conquer the Colony, while not necessary, are always appreciated!

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Introduction to Preservation (September Program Added Due to Demand)

Saturday, September 13 at 10am | Adults

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Learn the basic of canning, the best practices for safely drying foods, and how to preserve food at home during this information workshop from Penn State! When signing up for this program, select the Mars location from the drop down menu.

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Leaf Bowls

Thursday, September 18 at 5pm | 15+

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Craft a charming, fall-inspired conversation piece that blends playful whimsy with everyday function! Made with balloons, colorful fabric leaves, and fabric stiffener, the hardest part of this project is waiting for it to dry.

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Recycled Book Ghosts

Thursday, October 16 at 5pm | 15+

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Got an old book that's seen better days? Give the pages a second life as a ghost! Requiring pages from an old book, scissors, a template, and either glue dots or hot glue, this craft is great for beginners.

Image by Kelsey Todd

Home Food Preservation: Fermentation

Friday, October 17 at 10am | Adults​

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Discover the art and science of fermenting pickles and sauerkraut with this program from Penn State! Whether you're a beginner of seasoned home food preserver, this session offers practical guidance to help you create safe, flavorful fermented foods at home. When signing up for this program, select the Mars location from the drop down menu.

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Crayon Drip Pumpkins

Thursday, November 6 at 5pm | 15+

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Create a dazzling, eye-catching pumpkin that will last all year 'round! All you need for this craft are faux white pumpkins, old crayons, and a hair dryer.

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World War II Footlocker Program

Saturday, November 8 at 11am | All ages

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Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall are going to bring their World War II Footlocker Program to the Mars Area Public Library! The presentation covers a variety of topics related to the United States' involvement in the conflict and includes artifacts, documents, and photos from the museum's collection that can be handled and passed around by the audience.

Self Defense Class

Self Defense Class

Saturday, November 15 at 10:30am | 14+

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Learn how to defend yourself from sexual assault and intimate partner violence in a two hour workshop led by trained advocates. It is recommended to attend with a trusted partner, friend, or family member.

  • This hands-on workshop involves pairing up for practice scenarios that include physical contact with each other.

  • The program is geared towards women. However, male partners can learn how to support and practice with their female partners.

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Scrabble Tile Decorations

Thursday, December 4 at 5pm | 15+

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Transform Scrabble tiles, paper, ribbon, and other supplies into personalized gifts for yourself or someone special! Spell out names, meaningful words, or favorite phrases to create charming decorations for any space.

The mission of Mars Area Public Library is to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich by providing books,​ library materials, facilities, and professional
services for all individuals in our area.

Hours

 

Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm
 

Friday: 10am-3pm
 

Saturday: 9am-4pm (10am-2pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Contact

 

724-625-9048
 

jcallihan@bcfls.org

 

107 Grand Avenue/P.O. Box 415

Mars, PA 16046

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